Sue Olney
Sue Olney is an Associate Professor in Political Science in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and an Honorary Associate Professor in the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU. Her research examines policy design and implementation, and impacts of reform of public services on individuals and communities, with a focus on disability services, employment, and welfare-to-work service systems. Sue has worked in universities, government and the not-for-profit sector, and been involved in a range of cross-government, cross-sector and interdisciplinary research projects, government and community sector initiatives, committees and working groups to promote access and equity in employment, education, training and disability services in Australia and internationally. Her past appointments at the University of Melbourne include Public Policy Research Fellow at the Melbourne Disability Institute, Honorary Senior Fellow in the Melbourne School of Government, and Honorary Fellow in the Melbourne Social Equity Institute, and her academic experience includes teaching and research on governance and public administration at the University of Melbourne, UNSW Canberra, ANU, and the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). She is on the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal Of Public Administration and is the Director of the social policy discussion platform Power to Persuade. Sue holds a PhD in Public Policy and a Master of Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne.
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This report presents findings from research conducted by the Melbourne Disability Institute, in partnership with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and Baptcare, into 'Tier 2' of the NDIS. This element of the scheme is intended to help all Australians with disability connect with mainstream social and economic activity, and to help communities and mainstream service systems become more inclusive. It is a critical component of the NDIS insurance model. Access to the same services and supports as the rest of the Australian community can prevent, reduce or delay people with disability needing individual support through the NDIS, and improve outcomes for people with disability and their families.
Law Reform Submissions by Sue Olney
1. the law and politics of data concerning mental health and disability;
2. the allocation of personal budgets for care and support services in Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme; and
3. the adequacy of existing regulation of AI, especially non-binding statements of AI ethics, in addressing disability human rights concerns.
As we discuss in this submission, attention to the design, use and regulation of AI, ML and ADM in relation to the human rights of person with disabilities is required in multiple respects. It is also important to note that narratives of innovation can be used to distract from longstanding problems with existing policies and practices, or to give the appearance of being cutting-edge, and can divert attention and institutional resources from where they are needed most.